The first in a two-part series, this Module discusses problem behavior in terms of the stages of the acting-out cycle and suggests ways to respond to students in the cycle’s numerous phases (est. completion time: 1 hour).

Module Objectives

By completing this Module, learners will:

Understand why general education teachers need to be able to effectively manage disruptive and noncompliant behaviors

Understand problem behaviors as occurring within an acting-out cycle

Know the phases of the acting-out cycle

Understand how to respond to students in different phases of the acting-out cycle

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